Anchoring
The large curved Marmaris Bay provides a large anchorage with a long sandy beach. With the prevailing wind being from the west, the NW side of the bay provides the most comfortable spot. It is good holding if you penetrate the weed and dig into the sand below.
A good alternative can be found in the small bay of Ciftlik, behind the rock island Ciftlik Adasi (about 8NM SSE of Marmaris). Either anchor (weed/sand bottom), or tie up to one of the many (5+) restaurant jetties. On entering the bay there are likely to be several different hosts waving their flag to attract your attention to their jetty. Many provide water, electricity, and showers too. If you need to go to Marmaris for supplies, parts etc., there is a good minibus service there and back twice per day from Ciftlik. A very scenic trip, and very reasonably priced.
Turgut (just outside the gap of Marmaris Bay) is reported to have crystal clear water and the facilities ashore are very welcoming.
Sea beds along Turkey’s coast and bays are not all the same. Some are grass and hard to hold even if the anchor is properly set. Other sea beds are sand and mud. There are also sunken boats! In the main, take note of where the gulets (Turkey’s traditional wooden-hull boats) anchor or do not anchor.
Marinas:
There are several marinas to choose from in Marmaris Bay, as well as the option to anchor. Most provide laundry, Wi-Fi, mini-market, ATM, yacht club, restaurant and
boatyard with travel hoists. Some have swimming pools (i.e. Netsel and
Yat marinas).
Over the last few years, prices have increased. It is wise to contact several marinas before deciding where to haul out or berth long term (“deals” may be offered by some marinas.)
Most marina staff speak English, Russian and German.
Last updated: March 2021
Waste Disposal:
See Restrictions for details on disposal of black and grey water in Turkey.
Pump outs can be done at the fuel dock in Netsel Marina and at Yat Marina.
For pump out in Marmaris call Turmepa at 0539 437 4430 one day in advance and tell them the bay you are in. They will come to pump out your holding tank(s). Winter pump-outs, are not offered by the Turmepa boat, nor is the pump out “trolley” in Netsel Marina in use. Instead, for Marmaris Bay, the man at Netsel who operates the fuel dock, “B” dock, during the winter until May, also pumps out grey/ black water tanks.
Note: Turkey takes conservation and a healthy ecology seriously. Therefore:
1. Pump outs can be done at the fuel dock in Netsel Marina and at Yat Marina.
2. Throw absolutely nothing in the sea or bay or fresh water sources.
3. Do not carry out any repairs or work on yachts involving GPR, varnish etc. while your boat is in the water. All such work is performed on the hard.
4. Dispose of old oil, batteries, scrap, boat waste etc. in bins provided.
5. The forested hills surrounding Marmaris are, in some years, susceptible to fire so personal BBQs are prohibited aboard boats. If you would like to BBQ, the marina will set it up on land for you.
Last updated: April 2022
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